Police searching for a "violent" offender who absconded from Croydon University Hospital have released a new image of the man.

Reece Davis, 23, was last seen at about 6pm on Thursday and detectives have warned the public not to approach him.

He was being treated at the hospital on escorted leave from Bethlam Royal Hospital in Beckenham, where he is a patient and resident after being detained under the Mental Health Act.

The Metropolitan Police has urged anyone who sees Davis to call 999.

The force first issued an appeal to find him on Friday and released a new picture today as officers' search continues.

A spokesman said: "Davis has a violent offending history and, if seen, should not be approached."

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call Bromley Police on 101.